Call for Applications for the President of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University’s

Organisation/Company

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Department

Office of Institutional Planning

Research Field

Language sciences
Demography
Communication sciences
Ethics in social sciences
Arts
History
Sociology
Geography
Economics
Cultural studies
Political sciences
Juridical sciences
Ethics in natural sciences
Religious sciences
Criminology
Ethics in health sciences
Literature
Management sciences
Philosophy
Psychological sciences
Educational sciences
Anthropology
Ethics in physical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

22 May 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Call for Applications for New President Following Completion of Current President's Term

[Work content and job description]
President

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
874-8577 Oita 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu City

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation:With the term of the current President due to end as of the 31st of December 2026, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (henceforth referred to as “APU”) is issuing a call for applications for candidates for the position of President as outlined in the following guidelines.Please note that the following items are excerpts from the application guidelines; be sure to review the attached full guidelines before submitting your application.

１．The APU President
The Opening Declaration of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University states the following:
“Given that the 21st century will see the emergence of a global society, we firmly believe that coexistence between mankind and nature, as well as between diverse cultures, will be indispensable for the peaceful and sustainable development of the Asia Pacific region. This is why we are now establishing a university here, to nurture the young talent and to create a new academic discipline which will help shape the region's future.”
Since its founding 25 years ago, our multicultural co-learning campus—where a diverse body of international students from countries and regions around the world gathers and, within Japan, students come from every prefecture—has attracted attention at home and abroad as students thrive in university life. From their first year, students acquire essential competencies and skills for studying at APU—such as communication, facilitation, coaching, and time-management—through seminar courses including the Student Success Workshop, Multicultural Collaboration Workshop, and Foundations of Global Leadership.

The APU President represents the University, appointing Vice-Presidents, faculty Deans and other key executives, overseeing matters concerning the management of the university and its academic affairs, and is expected to demonstrate leadership in the management of the university. The President also serves as a Trustee and Vice Chancellor of the Ritsumeikan Trust, bearing responsibility for governance of the Trust in accordance with the Ritsumeikan Charter.

The Ritsumeikan Trust, to which APU belongs, is a comprehensive academy comprising two universities (APU and Ritsumeikan University), four affiliated junior and senior high schools, and one elementary school. The President of APU serves as a Trustee in the Ritsumeikan Trust, concurrently assuming the position of Vice Chancellor responsible for APU. The President is charged with assisting the Chancellor and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and playing a leading role in the governance of the Ritsumeikan Trust.
The appointment for this position shall be a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2029.

２．Selection Process
Candidates selected by the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Presidential Candidate Selection Committee will be referred to the Chancellor and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for deliberation, who will then present the final candidate to the Board of Trustees of the Ritsumeikan Trust for approval and appointment as the President of APU. The current President may also be reappointed using this same process.

３．Role of the President
oLeading the organization as the person responsible for education, research, and management based on an understanding of the APU Opening Declaration and core ideals, in close coordination with the Vice-Presidents and other heads of internal bodies.
oPursuing the realization of the APU2030 Vision and Challenge Design initiatives and deliberating on the future vision and medium- to long-term plans for the university looking ahead to 2040.
oBuilding a progressive, equitable and transparent university governance structure based on a profound understanding of APU’s diversity-rich environment and inclusive community while working to improve the wellbeing of all stakeholders including students, faculty and staff.
oPursuing advancement of research, improvement of education and resolution of social issues in an integrated way in order to realize the APU2030 Vision and Challenge Design based on the APU Opening Declaration. Additionally, pursuing advancements in research systems and research environments so as to raise APU’s presence both domestically and internationally.
oEnhancing the quality of education and improving academic systems with an aim of nurturing and producing students in alignment with the APU 2030 Vision.
oEngaging in actively promoting APU throughout Japan and the world, leading the way as the embodiment of the ideals held by APU so as to attract students, faculty, and staff from around the world who identify with APU's core ideals.
oEstablishing and maintaining excellent relationships with domestic and international stakeholders from relevant institutions such as universities, government agencies, companies, and local communities, and further expanding and strengthening APU’s education, research, and management networks. In addition, strengthening collaboration with alumni and parents active around the world, working together to build an international network.
oTaking responsibility for APU's fiscal management, and engaging in the integrated evaluation of operations and budgets.
oContributing to the development of higher education in Japan and the world as the head of an international education and research institution

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126030802&ln_jor=1

[Compensation]
Annual salary:18 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Employment type:Others
Employment type description:Full-time
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:The appointment for this position shall be a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2029.
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

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[Insurance]

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[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
・Compensation will be determined in accordance with the regulations of the Ritsumeikan Trust and includes
the following: executive allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance (or housing expense subsidy),
relocation travel expenses, relocation allowance, individual research funds, bonuses, and retirement
allowance. Enrollment in social insurance is required.
・Because the President of APU is expected to dedicate themselves to the duties entailed by the position, they
cannot hold a full-time position with another university, company, or other organization; however, concurrent
appointment as a visiting professor is permitted. Restrictions on taking up roles as external board members
of companies or part-time executives of non-profit corporations with ties to the Ritsumeikan Trust may apply
as per the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Conflict of Interest Regulations. Please contact us with any
concerns you may have on this point in advance.
・In principle, the place of residence of the President upon assuming office shall be in Oita Prefecture.

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Country

Japan

City

Oita

Geofield

City

Oita

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